# Brian Sartain

> Brian Sartain is an aerospace engineer and operations executive who serves as chief operating officer of Ontic. After senior roles at Goodrich, United Technologies Aerospace Systems, Chromalloy and AAR, he now oversees the global operations behind a specialized proposition: acquiring or licensing mature aircraft product lines, then keeping their parts manufacturable, repairable and certified for decades.

- **Role:** Chief Operating Officer at Ontic
- **Organizations:** Ontic, AAR, Chromalloy, United Technologies Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Aerospace Corporation
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University of Minnesota, Executive Masters Program, University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
- **Known for:** Built a career of more than 30 years across aerospace engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, repair and operational leadership., At AAR, led repair, engineering and manufacturing-related businesses with more than 3,500 employees before moving to Ontic., As Ontic COO, oversees daily operations across the company's global manufacturing footprint.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2015** — Held vice president and general manager roles at Goodrich Aerospace Corporation, followed by vice president of business development for Sensors & Integrated Systems at United Technologies Aerospace Systems.
- **2015-2018** — Joined Chromalloy to lead its Commercial Aero & Military strategic business unit and later served as executive vice president, Aerospace.
- **2018** — Joined AAR as senior vice president, Repair and Engineering Services, overseeing MRO, component repair, engineering, landing gear and composites.
- **2019** — Was elected a corporate officer of AAR.
- **2023** — Became Ontic's chief operating officer on June 5, responsible for daily operations across its global manufacturing footprint and operational excellence.
- **2026** — Represented Ontic's operations agenda across new MRO capacity, a Boeing distribution expansion, a CFS Aero engine and APU partnership, and supply-chain resilience initiatives.

## Achievements

- Built a career of more than 30 years across aerospace engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, repair and operational leadership.
- At AAR, led repair, engineering and manufacturing-related businesses with more than 3,500 employees before moving to Ontic.
- As Ontic COO, oversees daily operations across the company's global manufacturing footprint.
- Helped frame Ontic's expansion from mature component support into dedicated MRO facilities and potential engine and APU system support.
- Served as an industry voice on aviation workforce capacity, heavy maintenance and supply-chain obsolescence.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published a detailed view of aviation supply-chain resilience, emphasizing early obsolescence detection, right-sized suppliers and targeted in-house investment.
- **2026-07** — At the Farnborough Airshow, explained Ontic's partnership with CFS Aero to pursue established engine and APU programs requiring system-level engineering and certification expertise.
- **2026-06** — Outlined the operating rationale for Ontic's new Weston, Florida facility, intended to add dedicated original-equipment production capacity from 2027.
- **2026-04** — Commented on Ontic's expanded Boeing Distribution agreement for Grimes engine valves, stressing availability, safety and operational execution.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ontic.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sartain

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